See what the experts are saying about Venezuela. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Once you get beyond the headlines generated by and about firebrand leader Hugo Chavez and his long-running feud with the United States, you'll find Venezuela a varied and virtually undiscovered destination. From snowcapped Andean peaks to whi... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information Good tourist information on Venezuela is hard to come by. The country's Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) was formed in 2005, in order to either directly replace or oversea several other rudderless bureaucracies. However, th... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- American Express is represented by the Quo Vadis (www.quovadis.com.ve) and Italcambio travel agencies with offices around Caracas and other parts of Venezuela. You'll find the main Quo Vadis office in Caracas at Torre Banc... Continue reading »
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When to go
Peak Season -- November through February, when it's cold and bleak in Europe and North America, is the peak season in Venezuela, but you can truly enjoy the country any time of year. Venezuelans travel a lot within the country on holidays and... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane The Simón BolÃvar International Airport (tel. 0212/355-2858; www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve; airport code CCS) in MaiquetÃa, 28km (17 miles) north of Caracas, is the gateway to Venezuela and the point of entry for most visitors t... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements You need a valid passport to enter Venezuela. Upon arrival, citizens and residents of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand who enter by air or cruise ship are issued a free tourist card va... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane -- As distances are relatively long and land travel time consuming, Venezuela has an excellent network of commuter airlines servicing the entire country and all major tourist destinations. Fares run 172,000Bs to 537,000Bs ($80-$250)... Continue reading »
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Money
The Venezuelan unit of currency is the bolÃvar, popularly referred to as bolos, and abbreviated as "Bs." Paper bills come in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, and 50,000 bolivares. There are coins of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, an... Continue reading »
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Staying healthy
Common Ailments -- Your chances of contracting any serious tropical disease in Venezuela are slim, especially if you stick to the major tourist destinations. However, malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, hepatitis, and leptospirosis all exist... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
The Best of Venezuela in 2 Weeks This itinerary will take you from the turquoise waters and white sands of Venezuela's Caribbean islands to the snowcapped peaks of Los Andes. In between you'll marvel at the amazing biological diversity of... Continue reading »
